Job Opportunities in Solar - Germany

Job Title:  HR Director
Reference:  EA0275994
Location:  Alzenau, Germany

Position Purpose:
Serves as HR Country Manager for Germany and as the matrixed senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) for the Solar and related business units within Germany.

Responsibilities:
Ensures that Human Resources objectives align to the achievement of business unit objectives.
Provides counsel and guidance to senior management regarding strategic HR planning on a country level. Manages exempt HR professionals. Counsels and coaches senior management concerning business operational, organizational structure & design and employee development issues, including policy interpretation and recommendations for action.
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:
Knowledge:
Expert HR functional knowledge, legal, and Regulatory Requirements within European Union.
Knowledge of external systems and software in support of regional service center (PeopleSoft and SAP preferred).

Education and Experience:
B.S. level degree in related field
12+ years of experience in Human Resources, including 7 years+ in a management or individual contributor role supporting client groups in a line or corporate support organization or equivalent
Masters level degree in a related field preferred
High Technology industry experience
Previous HR experience in a role within a Center of Expertise/Shared Services model
Experience in global/multi-national organizations

Skills and Abilities:
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to influence senior leaders of a company
Ability to manage through ambiguity
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills as well as highly developed organizational skills
Ability to effectively negotiate with and influence others on matters of significance to the organization
Ability to operate in broad conceptual frameworks
Demonstrated multicultural skills
Strong management skills
Ability to travel

How to Apply:
If you're interested in solar opportunities in Europe with Applied Materials, please email your resume Jobs_533@amat.com 

EEO:
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.